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Paul's training has kicked in. The Ironman in Copenhagen is on 23rd August. Paul went up the valley this morning (on another beautiful day). We zipped to the weekend market and then headed off to Geneva to get a new rental car. We haven't found a car to buy yet, so need to take back our rental and exchange for a smaller version. Unfortunately the first rental car got dinged in the side (car park ding, we think). This ...

We finished another long day, from Champex, Switzerland. This is the northern most point on the TMB trail. About 3 hours into our hike, in the middle of a cow pasture high above the valley we encountered the Alp Bovine cafe! It was almost at the high point of our hike today. We had a sandwich and. Old drink there before continuing to Hotel De La Forclaz. The hike ...

We headed to our new "ski shop" with a Swedish guy (Rob), Scottish Chap (Dave) and an Ozzie! We were all kitted out and I'm particularly fond of my new boots. The sales are on everywhere for ski gear, so with took advantage of the season. Because the shop is called "Namaste", Paul gave Rob a NZ $5 note and showed ...

... sound of phelym originating from the top of the mouth. The second syllable is a round ‘orb’, with a quick inflection following, almost as an afterthought, like a pastry chef might finish his icing. The whole thing is run together like a high revving engine, so that you hear the purr and struggle ...

... for the photo taking opportunity. I met more people on Mont Blanc then anywhere else in France. Great fun. Steven is from New Zealand and one of the most interesting people I've spent time with --- he's on a new career path of healing and a spiritual journey. Together we met some students from St. Etienne who were just taking a short break. Selene is from Baja, Mexico, Jon and Ináki from Spain, and my new Polish cousin, Rafal. These guys were fun. I also met Karrie & ...